Do you feel ready for the next step in your leadership career?

This is an exciting opportunity for a School Business Manager to join our existing  Senior Leadership Team at Maidenhall Primary School and make a positive impact in raising standards and the quality of experience for our pupils.

NJC level M3 (£47181 to £50269)

Due to the retirement of the current post-holder, the Governors are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly organised School Business Manager to join the Senior Leadership Team of this successful, inclusive and outward-looking primary school. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the operational leadership of the school, with a focus on operational effectiveness and strong stewardship of the school finances, HR processes, premises and full statutory compliance. This is a central role in ensuring the school operates efficiently and sustainably, enabling staff to focus on delivering excellent education for the pupils.

The role will also support the school in identifying opportunities for future income generation and the potential development of extended services such as school lettings, wraparound provision or holiday activities.

Key responsibilities include financial management and school budgeting, initially as part of an extended handover with the current post-holder, and leading on regular input to the school development plan and strategy; maintaining and developing school administration and communication systems; risk management and compliance oversight; line management of operational staff and contractors.

Maidenhall Primary School

This is a real opportunity to make a difference in our children’s lives! Our reward is their excited response to everything from trips and visits to spending a night camping on the school field! “Pupils rise to the challenge of teachers’ high expectations. They do this with pride and gratitude. From the moment pupils start school, they are excited to learn new things.” Ofsted 2021.

Maidenhall is a 3-4 form entry school serving a multicultural, but predominantly South Asian, community in the centre of Luton. The Senior and Middle Leadership Teams have a good blend of experience and a willingness to go the extra mile. The budget is healthy and the school is well resourced. The local Area Partnership of schools is particularly strong and supportive, as is the Governing Body.

The successful candidate will understand what we do well but have the insight and confidence to bring fresh ideas to build on these strengths. They will expand on the excellent foundations which are already in place and accelerate our journey to becoming an outstanding school. They will also recognise the importance of  balancing the wellbeing of the children and staff with the desire to achieve the best outcomes for all.

You will be able to contribute in the following ways:

 Provide strategic leadership across all non-teaching operation functions of the school

 Financial planning, budget management and long-term resource strategy

 Oversee premises management, ensuring a safe, secure and high-quality learning environment

 Drive digital development, cyber security and IT strategy

 Lead on compliance, risk management, GDPR/data protection and statutory responsibilities

 Support the Headteacher in delivering the school’s strategic vision

 Lead and advise senior leaders on HR policy, organizational change and workforce planning

 Lead capital projects, procurement and value for money initiatives

 Manage and support the school’s administrative and lunchtime teams

 Develop strong working relationships with stakeholders

 Oversee HR, payroll and safer recruitment processes

You will have:

 Senior level experience in financial management and operational leadership

 Strong understanding of premises and health & safety management

 Knowledge of data protection and safer recruitment

 Experience of managing teams and developing staff

 Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills

 High levels of accuracy, meticulous attention to detail whilst maintaining a “bigger picture view” and professional integrity

 The ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines

 Confident use of IT systems, including Microsoft 365

 Prior experience of working within an education environment would be ideal

Experience within a school or public sector setting is desirable but not essential for candidates with strong transferable expertise.

We can offer you the following:

 A positive, caring ethos with children and learning at the heart of all we do.

 Happy, well-behaved children who are enthusiastic, motivated and engaged learners.

 Talented, friendly and supportive staff.

 A commitment to high quality professional development.

 Good relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.

 First-rate facilities include 2 large halls with dedicated changing rooms, 2 libraries, outdoor play spaces, a field and a good-sized car park with designated parking.

 Excellent IT infrastructure with a dedicated external IT support.

 A good CPD programme aimed at all staff levels.

Closing Date: Monday  27th April 2026

Interviews: Thursday 7th May  2026

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Shabana Ul-Haq, our HR Administrator, to arrange a visit. For further information and an application pack, please visit our website

http://maidenhallprimary.co.uk/category/vacancies.

All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.